Law Enforcement Detention Procedures
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Who is responsible for designating a temporary detention area in a district or BSO facility?

  • Deputy having custody of the detainee
  • District captain or BSO facility supervisor (correct)
  • Arresting officer
  • Facility administrator

    • Who is responsible for the supervision and accountability of a detainee during processing, searching, and temporary detention?

  • Facility administrator
  • District captain or BSO facility supervisor
  • Deputy who arrests an individual and transports that detainee (correct)
  • BSO policy officer

    • What type of accommodations must be provided for detainees in temporary detention areas?

  • Only food and water
  • Reasonable physical accommodations, including seating, water, restrooms, and other needs (correct)
  • Only medical attention
  • None of the above

    • What is the range of room temperatures that must be maintained in temporary detention areas?

    <p>Within a normal comfort range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing for a detainee's other needs as requested?

    <p>Deputy having custody of the detainee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of restraints are authorized for use by BSO deputies to restrain a detainee?

    <p>Only BSO-authorized restraints, including standard police handcuffs, leg irons, restraining belts, flex cuffs, leg braces, and stun belts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to use stun belts to restrain a detainee?

    <p>Only BSO deputies who have received specialized training in their usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the standard operating procedure for temporary detention areas become effective?

    <p>10/30/2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often will the district/division captain or designee inspect the temporary detention area?

    <p>At least weekly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be used to document the inspection of the temporary detention area?

    <p>Temporary Detention Inspection Log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately if a deficiency is noted during the inspection?

    <p>Take immediate steps to correct the deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will the Adult / Juvenile Temporary Detention Observation Log and Temporary Detention Inspection Log files be maintained?

    <p>District/Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should every district or BSO facility with a temporary detention area have?

    <p>A plan for fire prevention, fire evacuation, and fire suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an employee do if they observe an emergency in the temporary detention area?

    <p>Assess the situation, contact Regional Communications, take life-preserving actions, and ensure safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the face-to-face visual check and electronic observation?

    <p>To detect any emergency situations in the temporary detention area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effective date of the revised standard operating procedure?

    <p>10/30/2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of DOD personnel responding to the designated command location?

    <p>To effect remote booking, temporary secure detention, transportation, and subsequent housing of new arrests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training will employees receive regarding the temporary detention area?

    <p>Training on the use of the temporary detention room/area, including fire suppression techniques and safety equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will video equipment be placed in the Temporary Detention/Holding area?

    <p>In a location to ensure a detainee's restroom privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a restriction on individuals who can be placed in the holding area?

    <p>Detainees/prisoners under the influence of alcohol or drugs, violent, or self-destructive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the DLE Incident Commander in a mass arrest situation?

    <p>To coordinate with DOD personnel for deployment and response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of supervisors reviewing temporary detention procedures during roll-call training?

    <p>To ensure employees are trained on the use of the temporary detention room/area, including fire suppression techniques and safety equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reference for the procedures regarding mobilization and deployment of DOD personnel?

    <p>DOD SOP Section 06-07</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effective date of the revised Standard Operating Procedures?

    <p>10/30/2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for a fixed object used to restrain a detainee?

    <p>It must be specifically designed for that purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in preparing a temporary detention area?

    <p>Thoroughly searching the area for weapons, contraband, damage, or evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be completed for all property seized from a detainee?

    <p>An itemized inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the care, custody, and control of a detainee in a temporary detention area?

    <p>The deputy who placed the detainee in the temporary detention area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be ensured by the deputy supervising a detainee of the opposite sex in a temporary detention area?

    <p>Their BWC remains activated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be stored in a secured area?

    <p>All property seized from a detainee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of searching a temporary detention area?

    <p>To search for weapons, contraband, damage, or evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in preparing a detainee for placement in a temporary detention area?

    <p>Completing an itemized inventory of the detainee's property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of controlling access to the detainee and temporary detention area?

    <p>To prevent detainee escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should deputies do if they encounter a duress situation in a temporary detention area?

    <p>Use the duress button on their assigned portable radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of detainees allowed in a holding cell at any time, absent exigent circumstances?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with detainees if an arrest is made that exceeds the maximum capacity of the holding area?

    <p>They should be transported directly to the detention facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are deputies allowed to carry in holding areas, according to BSO policy?

    <p>Less-lethal weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of searching detainees in accordance with BSO policy?

    <p>To ensure the safety of deputies and prevent escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should deputies secure their firearms before entering the holding area?

    <p>In the lockboxes located in the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should deputies notify Communications when taking a detainee into a temporary detention area?

    <p>To notify the dispatcher of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Temporary Detention Areas

    • A designated room or area will be assigned for temporary detention at each district or BSO facility without a temporary detention area.
    • The district captain or BSO facility supervisor will be responsible for designating the area.

    Deputy Responsibilities

    • Deputies who arrest and transport individuals will be responsible for the supervision and accountability of the detainee's processing, searching, and temporary detention.
    • Deputies will provide for the detainee's needs, including seating, water, restrooms, and other necessities.

    Restraints in Temporary Detention

    • Only BSO-authorized restraints will be used to restrain detainees, including:
      • Standard police handcuffs
      • Leg irons
      • Restraining belts
      • Flex cuffs
      • Leg braces
      • Stun belts (only used by BSO deputies with specialized training)
    • Restraints will be secured to a fixed object specifically designed for that purpose.

    Security, Supervision, and Documentation

    • Temporary detention areas will be thoroughly searched for weapons, contraband, damage, or evidence before and after use.
    • Detainees will be thoroughly searched, and an itemized inventory of seized property will be completed.
    • A deputy will be responsible for the care, custody, and control of the detainee.
    • Doors to the temporary detention area will be locked and secured.
    • Deputies supervising prisoners/detainees of the opposite sex will ensure their BWC remains activated.

    Inspections and Maintenance

    • District/division captains or designees will inspect the temporary detention area at least weekly to ensure adequate sanitation and safety measures.
    • Inspections will be documented on the Temporary Detention Inspection Log (BSO RP#97).
    • Any deficiencies noted during inspections will be addressed immediately.

    Emergency Procedures

    • Employees will assess the situation and contact Regional Communications for assistance in case of an emergency in the temporary detention area.
    • Life-preserving actions will be taken, and the safety of the arrestee and others in the vicinity will be ensured.

    Security Precautions

    • No firearms will be taken into the holding area; they will be secured in lockboxes prior to entering.
    • Less-lethal weapons are permitted in holding areas.
    • Deputies will carry their BSO-issued radios and notify Communications when taking a detainee into a temporary detention area.

    Detainee Processing

    • Access to the detainee and the temporary detention area will be controlled at all times.
    • Additional deputies can be used to assist with controlling the detainee if needed.
    • All detainees will be physically controlled and visually monitored to prevent escape.
    • All detainees will be searched in accordance with BSO policy.
    • Absent exigent circumstances, no more than three detainees will be placed in a holding cell at any time.

    Medical and Health Care

    • Detainees under the influence of alcohol or drugs, violent, or self-destructive will not be placed in the holding area.

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    This quiz covers the protocols for handling arrested individuals at district offices or BSO facilities without temporary detention areas. It outlines the responsibilities of district captains, facility supervisors, and deputies in ensuring the supervision and accountability of detainees.

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